This is an exquisite high condition, investment quality Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver in a .31 Caliber. The revolver features a five-shot cylinder, 4 inch octagon barrel, with a serial number of 134345 - Manufactured in 1857. The 1849 was popular with an array of frontier individuals, Civil War soldiers seeking a small ‰ÛÏlast ditch‰Û personal weapon, urban gentlemen and ladies who wanted the finest firearm available for personal protection and easy concealment, travelers, and even the Wells, Fargo & Co. were known to purchase these short barrel pocket pistols for use on their Overland Stagecoaches. This is a particularly fine condition example with all serial numbers matching on the butt, trigger guard, frame, barrel, and cylinder. The one-piece walnut grips retain most of their high finish varnish. The matching cylinder shows a very sharp and complete roll engraved stagecoach holdup scene! The mellow mustard color brass grip frame and trigger guard have never been cleaned or polished. The left side of the frame is marked ‰ÛÏCOLT‰ÛªS PATENT.‰Û The octagon barrel retains nice original blue and is correctly marked on top ‰ÛÏADRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY‰Û Aside from the excellent cylinder scene, it is also sharply marked ‰ÛÏCOLT‰ÛªS PATENT‰Û with the serial number underneath. The revolver shows a tight and excellent mechanically functioning action with all parts original and showing no signs of rust, abuse, or cleaning. This is an outstanding totally original and all matching early Colt worthy of the finest collection. Antique Firearm requires NO FFL. Serial Number: 134345. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.